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source: INEGI - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía
url: https://www.inegi.org.mx/contenidos/saladeprensa/boletines/2026/emec/emec2026_03.pdf
document_type: pdf
date_retrieved: 2026-03-23
period: January 2026
parent_publication: Encuesta Mensual sobre Empresas Comerciales (EMEC)
indicators_covered: [Retail Sales MoM, Retail Sales YoY]
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# Monthly Survey on Commercial Enterprises (EMEC) - January 2026

Released on March 23, 2026, by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the EMEC report for January 2026 shows a positive performance in Mexico's retail sector.

## Key Indicators - Retail Sales (Comercio al por menor)

| Indicator | Variation (Monthly) | Variation (Annual) |
|-----------|---------------------|--------------------|
| **Total Revenues** | **+1.0%** (Seasonally Adjusted) | **+5.0%** (Original) / **+4.7%** (S.A.) |
| Total Personnel Occupied | +0.4% | +1.4% (Original) / +1.3% (S.A.) |
| Average Remunerations | +1.9% | +7.5% (Original) / +7.0% (S.A.) |

### Sector Performance (Annual Original Figures)
The retail sector grew by **5.0%** overall at an annual rate in January 2026. Sub-sectors showed varied performance:
- **Exclusively via Internet/Catalog:** +23.9%
- **Health Care Products:** +16.2%
- **Stationery/Personal Use:** +11.9%
- **Textiles, Jewelry, Clothing, Footwear:** +11.8%
- **Grocery, Food, Beverage, Tobacco:** -1.8%

## Wholesale Sales (Comercio al por mayor)

| Indicator | Variation (Monthly) | Variation (Annual) |
|-----------|---------------------|--------------------|
| **Total Revenues** | **+0.7%** | **+1.9%** |
| Total Personnel Occupied | -0.8% | -1.8% |
| Average Remunerations | +0.9% | +2.3% |

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*Note: All figures are in real terms. Monthly variations refer to seasonally adjusted data compared to the previous month. Annual variations compare the current month to the same month of the previous year.*